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Lycée Franco-Mexicain

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees MX$142,830 - 247,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3299
Type Co-educational
Opened 1937
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English, Italian, German
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Lycée Franco-Mexicano (LFM) in Mexico City offers a French curriculum for ages 3 to 18 across two campuses, Polanco and Coyoacán. The school is affiliated with France's Bordeaux academy for the baccalaureate, and the bac sits within the French national framework; the years are recognized by the Mexican SEP. The general track presents a wide range of specialties, including History-Geography-Geopolitics, Humanities, Literature and Philosophy, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Physics-Chemistry, Life and Earth Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Economics and Social Sciences; a unique STI2D track covers Energies and Environment and Innovation Technology and Eco-design. In both tracks, a substantial core is followed, with three specialties chosen in Première and two in Terminale; optional subjects include theatre, visual arts, Italian and German. Exceptional facilities include libraries (Marmothèque, BCD, CDI), a digital cafeteria (SmartLunch), movement rooms, a gym and a swimming site. After the bac, most students study in Mexico, with options in France.

Av. Homero 1521, Polanco, Polanco II Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

The Essentials

Lycée Franco-Mexicain has 3,299 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French.

Location
Two campuses in Mexico City: Polanco and Coyoacán. The Polanco campus is located at Av. Homero 1521, Col. Polanco, Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX 11560. The Coyoacán campus is located at Calle Xico 24, Col. Oxtopulco Universidad, Alcaldía Coyoacán, CDMX 04310.

Stages
High school (lycée) level, with campuses in Polanco and Coyoacán.

Type
French international school offering the general baccalaureate and STI2D tracks; the lycée is affiliated with France's Bordeaux academy for the baccalaureate.

Country affiliation
France (affiliated with the académie de Bordeaux for the baccalauréat).

Bus service
Transport scolaire is available with zone-based tables for Polanco and Coyoacán.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a cantine at the Polanco and Coyoacán campuses.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and governed by Liceo Franco-Mexicano, A.C. The association was founded on September 18, 1937 by 126 members of the French community.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Franco-Mexicain ranges from MXN 142,830 to MXN 247,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees (frais d'admission — paiement unique à l'entrée)

- Maternelle (Petite, Moyenne et Grande section): MXN 19,800.00.
- Primaire (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2): MXN 16,800.00.
- Premier cycle / Secundaria (6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3ème): MXN 11,500.00.
- Second cycle / Preparatoria (2nde, 1ère, Terminale): MXN 7,200.00.

Registration / Inscription fees (paiement unique pour une nouvelle inscription)

- Maternelle — Petite et Moyenne section: MXN 20,120.00; Grande section: MXN 23,325.00.
- Primaire — CP, CE1, CE2: MXN 24,700.00; CM1 et CM2: MXN 27,900.00.
- Premier cycle / Secundaria: MXN 29,800.00.
- Second cycle / Preparatoria: MXN 34,800.00.

Re‑enrolment / Réinscription (montants fixes payables au moment de la réinscription)

- Maternelle — Petite et Moyenne section: MXN 21,530.00; Grande section: MXN 25,000.00.
- Primaire — CP, CE1, CE2: MXN 26,400.00; CM1 et CM2: MXN 29,800.00.
- Premier cycle / Secundaria (6ème–3ème): MXN 31,800.00.
- Second cycle / Preparatoria (2nde–Terminale): MXN 37,200.00.

Tuition (droits mensuels de scolarité) — montant par mois et total annuel (10 mensualités)

Note: la scolarité se paie en 10 mensualités (septembre à juin). Les montants ci‑dessous sont les mensualités; le total annuel indiqué correspond à la mensualité × 10.

- Maternelle — Petite & Moyenne Section:
- 1er enfant: MXN 12,130.00 — Annuel: MXN 121,300.00.
- 2ème enfant: MXN 11,420.00 — Annuel: MXN 114,200.00.
- 3ème enfant: MXN 10,690.00 — Annuel: MXN 106,900.00.
- 4ème enfant: MXN 9,950.00 — Annuel: MXN 99,500.00.
- Maternelle — Grande Section:
- 1er enfant: MXN 14,070.00 — Annuel: MXN 140,700.00.
- 2ème enfant: MXN 13,230.00 — Annuel: MXN 132,300.00.
- 3ème enfant: MXN 12,380.00 — Annuel: MXN 123,800.00.
- 4ème enfant: MXN 11,540.00 — Annuel: MXN 115,400.00.
- Primaire — CP, CE1, CE2:
- 1er enfant: MXN 14,890.00 — Annuel: MXN 148,900.00.
- 2ème enfant: MXN 14,010.00 — Annuel: MXN 140,100.00.
- 3ème enfant: MXN 13,100.00 — Annuel: MXN 131,000.00.
- 4ème enfant: MXN 12,220.00 — Annuel: MXN 122,200.00.
- Primaire — CM1 & CM2:
- 1er enfant: MXN 16,800.00 — Annuel: MXN 168,000.00.
- 2ème enfant: MXN 15,790.00 — Annuel: MXN 157,900.00.
- 3ème enfant: MXN 14,790.00 — Annuel: MXN 147,900.00.
- 4ème enfant: MXN 13,770.00 — Annuel: MXN 137,700.00.
- Premier cycle / Secundaria (6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3ème):
- 1er enfant: MXN 17,960.00 — Annuel: MXN 179,600.00.
- 2ème enfant: MXN 16,880.00 — Annuel: MXN 168,800.00.
- 3ème enfant: MXN 15,810.00 — Annuel: MXN 158,100.00.
- 4ème enfant: MXN 14,730.00 — Annuel: MXN 147,300.00.
- Second cycle / Preparatoria (2nde, 1ère, Terminale):
- 1er enfant: MXN 20,980.00 — Annuel: MXN 209,800.00.
- 2ème enfant: MXN 19,730.00 — Annuel: MXN 197,300.00.
- 3ème enfant: MXN 18,470.00 — Annuel: MXN 184,700.00.
- 4ème enfant: MXN 17,210.00 — Annuel: MXN 172,100.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Paiement en 10 mensualités (septembre à juin); chaque mensualité doit être réglée dans les quinze premiers jours du mois. Les calendriers de paiement en caisse peuvent contenir plages de jours précises pour chaque mois.
- Modalités acceptées: domiciliation bancaire (débit), carte American Express pour domiciliation, plateforme de paiements en ligne (cartes Visa, MasterCard, American Express), paiements en caja en espèces, Visa, MasterCard, American Express; paiement en euros par virement exceptionnel si autorisé.
- Pénalités et conséquences en cas de retard: frais de retard de 2.5% par mois sur les sommes impayées pour les colegiaturas; retard sur la réinscription: 5% après la période de réinscription; suspension des services après trois mensualités impayées.

Boarding / Internat

- Aucune offre d'internat/boarding n'est pratiquée par l'établissement (le LFM fonctionne comme établissement de journée; service de transport disponible).

Autres coûts et services éventuels

- Assurance scolaire: incluse dans les montants des droits de scolarité et des réinscriptions.
- Livres et matériel scolaire: listes de fournitures publiées par niveau; achat des livres physiques, licences numériques et/ou location/vente de Chromebooks sont facturés séparément. Les listes de fournitures et modalités d'achat sont publiées pour chaque niveau.
- Chromebooks: vente ou location et licences numériques sont facturées en sus.
- Cantine / Restauration: service de cantine disponible; modes de paiement acceptés en cantine incluent espèces et cartes (Visa, MasterCard) selon la caisse du plantel.
- Transport scolaire: service géré par prestataire externe; tarifs variables selon zone et formule (présencial medio, presencial completo, viajes adicionales). Exemples de tarifs publiés pour 2025–2026: certaines zones Coyoacán — tarifs annuels/por periodicidad affichés autour de MXN 4,815.00 à MXN 6,295.00 selon la formule; barèmes similaires disponibles pour Polanco avec variations par zone.
- Credenciales, droits pour examens, activités et autres services (frais ponctuels) sont facturés séparément selon le cas.

Refunds / Remboursements

- Admission: remboursement intégral si l'annulation écrite est notifiée au moins 2 mois avant le début du cycle scolaire; après le début du cycle, l'admission n'est pas remboursable.
- Inscription / Réinscription: remboursement intégral si la demande de désinscription écrite est reçue au moins 2 mois avant le début du cycle; si l'élève se retire durant les trois premiers mois du cycle, la partie proportionnelle est remboursée; après ce délai, il n'y a pas de remboursement pour ces concepts.
- Colegiaturas (mensualités): si le paiement a été effectué par anticipation, les mensualités sont remboursées intégralement seulement si la demande de retrait écrite est reçue au moins 15 jours naturels avant le début du mois concerné; après le début du mois, pas de remboursement.
- Achats de livres: les retours ne sont acceptés que si le motif relève de la responsabilité de l'établissement; les conditions de facturation et de retour sont précisées par le service de facturation.

Modalités de paiement détaillées

- Domiciliación bancaria (prélèvement) : possible sur compte bancaire (CLABE) ou carte American Express; formalités et autorisations requises (formulaires annexes). Le prélèvement s'effectue généralement entre le 1er et le 9ème jour du mois selon la modalité choisie.
- Plateforme de paiements en ligne : inscription unique au portail de paiements pour régler par carte (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), consulter soldes et télécharger justificatifs.
- Paiement en caja (guichet) : espèces, carte de débit/crédit (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) ; horaires et délais spécifiques selon plantel (Polanco / Coyoacán).

(End of fees overview)
Academics

Lycée Franco-Mexicain teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Lycée Franco-Mexicano offers the general track with a wide range of specialties: History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science; Humanities, Literature and Philosophy; Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures (English); Mathematics; Physics-Chemistry; Life and Earth Sciences; Engineering Sciences; and Economics and Social Sciences. A unique STI2D track is offered, with Energies and Environment and Innovation Technology and Eco-design. In the general and technological streams, a substantial common core is followed, with mandatory specialty subjects chosen in Première (three) and Terminale (two). Optional courses include theatre, visual arts, Italian and German. Baccalaureate assessment combines continuous assessment (40% final grade, including 10% on in-class results and 30% on common assessments) with terminal examinations (60%). The lycée is attached to the Académie de Bordeaux for the baccalaureate; after the bac, students may pursue studies in France or elsewhere, and the majority study in Mexico after a UNAM entrance exam or at private universities with scholarships; the years are recognized by the Mexican SEP, and students with an average of at least 8/20 and attendance above 80% obtain the Mexican secondary certificate.

Higher Education Progression
After the bac, graduates may continue their studies in a French higher education institution or elsewhere. Approximately 30% pursue higher education in France; the majority study in Mexico, entering UNAM or private universities with scholarships.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
GAED (Group for Students in Difficulty) comprises School Psychologists who intervene from kindergarten through terminal year. They work with teachers, CPEs, prefects and school leaders to propose strategies to support learners facing difficulties or displaying challenging behaviors. They respond to families' questions about their child's development and work in a team to prevent bullying. They can refer families of students in difficulty to specialized professionals to support academic success.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
GAED provides targeted support for students with learning difficulties or behavioral challenges. The team collaborates with staff from early years onward to implement appropriate strategies and can direct families to external specialists to help ensure student progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The general and specialized curriculum includes English as a language specialty (Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures: English). Italian and German are offered as optional languages.

Mental Wellbeing
The Health and Social Pole addresses prevention, health education and citizenship, including information on healthy living, sexuality, addictions, and social norms. It engages with classes from CM2 through lycée and provides counseling and personalized support to students, teachers, and parents through individual interviews. It collaborates with CPEs and student-life staff in middle and high school, with projects such as intergenerational activities, educational videos, and peer mediation initiatives.

Safeguarding
GAED and the Health-Social Pole work to prevent bullying and ensure student safety. They provide counseling and personalized support for students, teachers, and parents, and collaborate with CPEs and life-coordination staff to promote a safe and inclusive school environment.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée Franco-Mexicain (LFM) was established in 1937 by 126 members of the French community who founded the association Liceo Franco Mexicano, A.C. The first classes were held in a space owned by the Marist brothers at 193 Melchor Ocampo street and included preschool and elementary programs (with half-board) as well as the collège (with full boarding) and the lycée. Pierre Fouque and Paul Le Brun, prominent members of the French community, sought support from the French ambassador in Mexico, Gabriel Bonneau, and the French government agreed to send French teachers. In 1949 a fundraising campaign began to finance a new site; land in the Polanco district was purchased with gifts from French residents, their companies, and some Mexican firms. The building was designed by architect Vladimir Kaspé, and construction took seven and a half months; on October 5, 1950 the Lycée Franco Mexicain opened at 1521 Homero, Polanco.

Community
The LFM's community page lists several French-connected institutions. ALFM is listed as part of the community. École Molière is listed. EX-LFM is listed. Les Chanteurs du Lycée is listed.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Association des parents d'élèves (APE) is a group formed by parents to safeguard conditions conducive to students' schooling without interfering with the curriculum. The APE is a member of FAPEE, the Federation of associations of parents of students at French establishments abroad, and has been a founding member since 1980. FAPEE is represented on the board of AEFE, the Agency for French Education Abroad, with which the LFM is linked under a convention revised in 2013–2014. The APE commits to listening to parents' concerns and interests, to working daily to provide services, to anticipating parents' needs, and to strengthening communication within the LFM community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two campuses operate in Mexico City: Polanco and Coyoacán. The Polanco campus is located at Av. Homero 1521, Col. Polanco, CDMX 11560, and the Coyoacán campus at Calle Xico 24, Col. Oxtopulco Universidad, CDMX 04310. The La Cantine cafeteria uses a digital payment system with SmartLunch bracelets linked to student accounts; parents enroll, download the app, and load funds to pay in the cafeteria. Libraries across both campuses include Marmothèque, BCD, and CDI; Polanco houses a large CDI with extensive collections and online catalogs, while Coyoacán offers Marmothèque, BCD, and CDI with resources in multiple languages. On-site facilities include a first-aid unit, three movement rooms and a gym at Polanco; Coyoacán also has secure play spaces, and swimming is offered from the early years at a nearby pool, with a Dos Ríos outdoor sports site used monthly.

Sports Facilities
The Polanco campus provides three movement rooms and a gym for physical activity, along with a secure playground space. A nearby Dos Ríos site in Huixquilucan is used for outdoor sports about once a month. Swimming lessons are offered from the early years at the ACUATICA Nelson Vargas pool near the school. These facilities support regular physical education and extracurricular activities across the two campuses.

Academic Facilities
The Lycée Franco-Mexicano offers a general track with a broad range of specialties: History-Geography-Geopolitics; Humanities, Literature and Philosophy; Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures (English); Mathematics; Physics-Chemistry; Life and Earth Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Economics and Social Sciences; and STI2D with Energy and Environment and Innovation Technology and Eco-Design. In the general and technological tracks, a substantial core is followed, with students choosing three specialties in Première and two in Terminale. Optional subjects include theatre, visual arts, Italian and German. The lycée is affiliated to the Bordeaux Academy for the French baccalaureate, and after terminale students may continue studies in France or elsewhere; most students study in Mexico. The years of lycée are recognized by the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP), and students with an average of at least 8/20 and attendance above 80% obtain the Mexican certificate.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers theatre, visual arts, Italian and German as optional subjects. The Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) and libraries promote activities and clubs, organise exhibitions, and support teacher projects; the CDI also hosts author visits annually to enrich student engagement. The Marmothèque spaces host active reading and lending, with dedicated librarians and spaces for study and exhibitions; libraries on both campuses include Marmothèque, BCD, and CDI, with catalogues and computer workstations to support research.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school organizes the largest University Fair in Latin America on the Polanco campus. It provides lycée students with broad university orientation for studies in Mexico or abroad, with more than 230 universities registered in 2025. Participants discover programs, learn about scholarships, attend conferences, and meet university representatives. The event highlights the school's commitment to multilingual and multicultural education and its leadership in student orientation.

Arts & Creative
The Semaine du Goût 2025 engages students in culinary exploration and nutrition. Younger students on both Polanco and Coyoacán campuses prepared French crepes, learning to mix batter, time cooking, and to explore flavors such as sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami. The events reflected the school's multicultural principles by incorporating Mexican ingredients and local seasonal products. Families contributed dishes for sharing, and the activities promoted nutrition awareness and reducing waste.

Cultural & Language
The school fosters bilingual and bicultural education as part of its French program within the AEFE network. The curriculum is aligned with the French Ministry of Education and SEP, and Spanish is taught throughout the curriculum. The school prepares students to pursue studies in France, Mexico, or elsewhere, reflecting international links across continents. The school emphasizes multilingual and intercultural engagement as a core aim.

Social & Hobbies
The school hosts intergenerational community events, including a 75th anniversary celebration that brought together students, alumni, families and staff at the Polanco site. The celebration involved about 2,500 guests and featured French and Mexican culinary stands and live performances by Mariachis. It included archival displays and interactive activities that connected generations and celebrated the school's history.

Community & Service
The Semaine des Sciences included sessions on environmental responsibility, including a plastics-reduction initiative with Unplastify. The event highlighted actions to measure, reduce and compensate environmental impact and showcased concrete projects and discussions on sustainability. The program included field trips to science and culture venues in Mexico City, such as Universum, the Natural History Museum, the UNAM Botanical Garden, and the Axolotl Museum. These activities aim to develop environmentally conscious students who can contribute to a sustainable future.

Leadership & Professional
The school runs orientation events, including Carrefour des Universités, to guide students toward university options in Mexico or abroad. In 2025 the event featured participation from more than 230 universities, including institutions in the United States, Canada, France and Europe, with conferences from Campus France, EducationUSA, the British Council and other bodies. The school has received the Palme de l'orientation in 2024 for orientation activities, reflecting leadership in student guidance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Semaine du Goût emphasizes nutrition, healthy eating and sustainability. Students explored flavors, prepared crepes and meals using local ingredients, while learning about the balance of sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami. Projects highlighted nutrition and seasonal produce, and emphasized reducing food waste. Family involvement and practical activities encouraged healthy eating habits and mindful food choices.
Languages

Language Provision
The LFM fully follows the French national programs. Spanish is taught as a second language.
Admissions

Admissions
The school welcomes students from many countries and largely follows official French programs offered through the network of French schools abroad, under AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). Any student from another AEFE school is admitted with priority, subject to available places. The school fully follows the French national programs, and Spanish is taught as a second language. Admissions are possible at any time during the year, especially during the official enrollment campaign for the next school year. Once the admission decision is made by the appropriate educational direction, admission fees (one-time) and registration fees for each new school year must be paid. For every enrolled student, families sign the contract for educational services, signed by both parents. Tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments, due no later than the 15th of the month to avoid late penalties. To apply, complete the online form for a new admission. For more information, contact the secretariat of the appropriate direction: LFM Polanco Maternelle: 55 91388080 Ext. LFM Coyoacán Maternelle: 55 5339 0370 Ext. Admissions 25-26 Tariffs. New admission form. Av. Homero 1521, Polanco; Calle Xico 24, Coyoacán.
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